EMS Training and Education
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EMS Training and Education Resources
Resiliency training and a CISM program laid a foundation for the Richmond Ambulance Authority to support its providers’ mental health
Practical, authentic ways to show gratitude and strengthen community ties with the people who respond first when it matters most
5 tips to quickly find a patient’s radial pulse for vital sign assessment
What EMS providers need to know about the physiology behind the Lazarus syndrome to ensure a patient is deceased before declaring death
Ed Racht previews new AHA CPR/ECC guidelines and how lessons from SCA can save lives in overdose, bleeding and drowning — just in time for CASSummit 2025
When it feels like gravity is working overtime, learn the skills and mindset to handle fall calls with confidence and compassion
EMS educator proposes a system that includes recognition for certified and degreed paramedics alike to overcome staffing crisis
We can add “passionate” into our wish list in EMS educators, but can we demand it? Can we measure it?
The organization supports having one national certifying organization
Download this EMS1 online training systems buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation
Learn to ask for and accept help when needed, even after years of believing you have mastered your craft
Reframing emergencies, and what constitutes a “good” call is essential to preventing paramedic disillusionment
Make a to-do list to help you stay on-task and prevents assignments from being overlooked
From equipment hacks to patient care tips and interview coaching for new recruits, these providers are educating others on the popular social media app
Fitch also introduced the James O. Page Legacy Scholarship
Troy Fire Chief Eric McMahon: “This grant will fund the training of firefighters to the level of paramedic. This funding could not have come at a better time”
Bryant McGowan became medically distressed, was treated on-site by a paramedic and was transported to Huntsville Hospital
3,213 EMS providers speak up about job satisfaction, effective leadership, safety and innovation in the EMS Trend Survey
In response to low staffing, the Wilson County Emergency Management Agency will provide training
“I’m super excited for this honor and so appreciative of this opportunity,” said Matt Parrish, who will attend Pinnacle next week
“Having a simulation lab helps us as providers walk into a room and problem-solve. It really helps us bridge the gap between the patient and us,” a trainee flight medic said
About $450,000 will go to nonprofits that focus on EMT training for young people of color, and $300,000 will go to Interface Children and Family Services
Dr. John S. Karduck, “Doc,” also served as medical director for more than 30 agencies
Washington Township’s new station will be double the size of the current location and feature four drive-through bays, a training area and a storm shelter
How my first agency took a young, under-confident, naïve paramedic and made me a clinician
In this week’s photo, a Mass. firefighter-paramedic trains to keep his skills sharp
This 10-question quiz covers common symptoms of burnout to help you assess your risk and take steps to reduce your stress
The purpose of adult education is to inspire people to change and to empower them to do so
“The EMS profession could withstand a weakened CoAEMSP far easier than it could a weakened NREMT accepted by fewer states”
This week’s photo shows leaders with Northwest EMS training for MCIs, including active shooter situations
A project titled “Next Generation 9-1-1 Media and Your Telecommunicators’ Mental Health” won Navigator 2022 Research Poster of the Year
Here’s how to spot the effects of cumulative workplace stress and how to manage it for better mental and physical health
Some instructors traveled to Guam to present live sessions, with the capstone internship planned for in-person completion at UT Health EMS this summer
The initiative includes a recruiting campaign, no-cost trainings and giving current providers equipment and supplies
Erica Ransom Parks was escorted by a Lumberton Rescue and EMS ambulance with her husband following in a fire truck
